A new man in politics
Vespasian and the aristocracy: the command in Britain
From Nero's court to the walls of Jerusalem
Appendix: Josephus' dates for the Jewish war
The bid for empire
The year 69
Vespasian's success
Ideology in action
A new emperor and his opponent
Financial survival
Stabilization: the winning of peace
Enhancement: the physical and moral restoration of the Roman world
Rome and Italy
Provinces west and east: gifts, status, romanization, titles
Imperialism: Vespasian's army and the extension of the empire
Elites
Vespasian and his sons
Conclusion: ideology in the aftermath.